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Definition of Pomposity
1. Noun. Lack of elegance as a consequence of being pompous and puffed up with vanity.
Generic synonyms: Inelegance
Derivative terms: Ostentatious, Ostentatious, Pompous, Pompous, Pretentious, Pretentious, Ostentatious
Definition of Pomposity
1. n. The quality or state of being pompous; pompousness.
Definition of Pomposity
1. Noun. The quality of being pompous; self-importance. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Pomposity
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Pomposity
Literary usage of Pomposity
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Reminiscences of Lady Dorothy Nevill by Dorothy Nevill (1906)
"... Bernal Osborne—Nature of his wit—Some specimens—Hatred of pomposity—His father's
extraordinary artistic knowledge —' B. 0.' as a politician—His letters ..."
2. The Reminiscences of Lady Dorothy Nevill by Dorothy Nevill, Ralph Nevill (1906)
"CHAPTER IX Bernal Osborne—Nature of his wit—Some specimens—Hatred of pomposity—His
father's extraordinary artistic knowledge —' B. 0. ..."
3. Adventure in New Zealand by Edward Jerningham Wakefield (1845)
"... the Colonial Secretary, arrives with troops—Burlesque pomposity of a constable—
Proclamation of British sovereignty—British loyalty and good ..."
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